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Emergency Alert
UDC Closed Monday, Jan. 26

Ahead of the winter weather storm, Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a State of Emergency for the District beginning Friday, Jan 23. Mayor Bowser also declared a snow emergency that will go into Saturday, Jan. 24, and will stay in effect until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

DC Mayor Bowser declares state of emergency, requests help from National Guard.

All administrative and academic offices within the University of the District of Columbia will be closed effective 5 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan. 23, until 9:30 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s administrative and academic offices as conditions change. 

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

Chief of Police

UDC Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety

Allan Griffith

Chief Allan A.C. Griffith, III, is UDC's new Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety. With over 30 years of law enforcement experience, Griffith will oversee the Office of Public Safety & Emergency Management (OPSEM) and serve as its top law enforcement official. 

In his new role, Griffith will safeguard the campus community, uphold public order, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws across university grounds. He will also lead the development of OPSEM’s strategic direction, guiding the planning and execution of security operations, patrols and daily public safety functions.

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Contact Us

Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management

Allan A.C. Griffith, III
Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety
allan.griffith@udc.edu

UDC Police Department
Van Ness Campus
Building 39, Room C04
202-274-5050
Fax: 202-274-7486

Open 24/7/365

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